Startup Inc.Arabia Staff enza Bags US$6.75 Million In Seed Round For Africa Expansion enza COO Hamish Houston spoke to Inc. Arabia about the UAE-based company’s eye on the opportunities presented by Africa's fintech sector.
Startup Aby Sam Thomas How Duolingo Rewrote The Rules of Brand Engagement Duolingo's Zaria Parvez tells the story of how the world’s most popular language learning app transformed its once-ordinary social media presence into a pop culture sensation.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Valeo Health Pockets US$12 Million In Series B Funding Valeo COO Nadine Karadag spoke to Inc. Arabia about the factors behind the UAE-based healthtech company's growth as well as its plans to scale across the region.
Best Industries Vladimir Nikolsky 5 Key Tips for Investing in Entertainment Companies Successful investments are built on a deep understanding of the details — who is behind the company, what makes it different, and whether it can turn ambition into sustainable success.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff PayPal Partners With DIFC’s Ignyte to Support UAE Startups PayPal will equip small businesses in the Ignyte network with seamless payment solutions, expert guidance, and exclusive access to industry conversations on digital commerce.
Startup Kirill Sosnin India’s Startup Boom: A Decade of Quiet Disruption India is fast becoming one of the world’s most dynamic venture markets. Over the past decade, it has taken a massive leap in tech, entrepreneurship, and investment appeal.
News Inc.Arabia Staff Yango Launches US$20 Million Fund With The MENA In Scope Inc. Arabia spoke with Yango Group’s Regional Head for the Middle East, Islam Abdul Karim, to discuss Yango Ventures’ plans to back early-stage startups across the MENA and beyond.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Pricing Tips for Early-Stage Companies The right pricing strategy can also be an effective customer retention strategy.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Longevity Wellness Hub Bags US$4 Million For GCC Expansion Dani Afiouni, founder and CEO of the UAE-based enterprise, believes that "true well-being is achieved when a strong body meets a peaceful mind."
Startup Amr El-Abd The Golden Bullet To Secure Egypt's Entrepreneurial Future Endeavor's Amr El-Abd outlines Egypt’s path to becoming the MENA’s top startup hub, highlighting key strategies for growth and innovation.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Hamilton Eyes MENA Expansion With Inclusive DeFi Solution Hamilton co-founders Mohamed Elkasstawi and Ehab Zaghloul want to make wealth more accessible by tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs) in emerging markets.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff ATM 2025 Invites MENA Travel Innovators For Pitch Contest Arabian Travel Market’s (ATM) primary mission is to unlock business potential for the travel and tourism industry, and entrepreneurs are becoming increasingly crucial to the sector’s future.
Startup Yasmine Nazmy UAE-Based HyperSpace Crafts Digital Magic For The Real World HyperSpace co-founders Alexander Heller, Rama Allen, and Desi Gonzalez explain how their startup wants to revolutionize how we experience the digital and the physical worlds.
Grow Yara Sayed Lokalee Founder Samir Abi Frem On His US$12.8 Million Exit Frem's UAE-based traveltech startup was acquired last year in November by Switzerland-based beaconsmind Group.
Grow Inc.Arabia Staff How Kokoro Became A UAE Food Icon In Just Nine Months Kokoro owner-operators Tamer El Khayat and Faisal Yabroudi share their tips for other F&B entrepreneurs seeking to replicate their success.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Al Madinah Angels Launches To Support Startups, Investors The initiative aims to create business opportunities in the Saudi city of Al Madinah Al Munawarrah by helping founders develop their ideas into viable ventures.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Omnispay Bags US$1.5 Million Seed Led By Mercatus Capital The UAE-based fintech company provides comprehensive digital payment solutions tailored to SMEs in the Middle East and Africa region.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Fawry Invests US$1.6 Million In Three Egyptian Fintech Firms The investments are part of the company's plan to expand its business solutions under Fawry Business.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Lola Nets US$1.3 Million Pre-Seed Funding For GCC Expansion The funding will enable the Bahrain-based startup to enhance its technology, optimize operations, and introduce new product categories.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff UAE-Based Disrupt.com Commits US$100 Million To AI Startups The serial entrepreneurs behind Disrupt.com had sold their previous company for US$350 million; today, they are backing AI startups to the tune of $100 million.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff TikTok, Blossom Accelerator Launch SME Program In The KSA Participants will receive mentorship, investor access, and business development support to help develop their ventures.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Future 100 Reveals The 100 Startups That Made Its 2024 List The initiative, which recognizes the best 100 UAE startups driving innovation in future economic sectors, was introduced during the fourth edition of Investopia 2025 in Abu Dhabi.
Startup Waseem Afzal How Tech Can Help Startups Win Customers In Ramadan The rapid adoption of AI now makes it easier for startups to behave in the same way as any big brand.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff The Box Bags US$12.5 Million From Shorooq For UAE Expansion The UAE-based self-storage provider will use the funds to strengthen its market presence and meet rising demand for flexible storage solutions.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff StartUp Bahrain Pens Partnership To Support Tech Education The partnership will offer entrepreneurs access to training in coding, UX design, and data analytics.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Tunisia's Dabchy Wraps Up Pre-Series A Funding For Expansion The peer-to-peer second-hand fashion marketplace provides a platform to connect buyers and sellers.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Egypt's Qme Raises US$3 Million Round Led By UAE-Based AHOY The startup will use the funds to enhance its technology stack and validate new markets.
News Inc.Arabia Staff KSA's PIESHIP Bags US2.1 Million Seed Led By Nama Ventures This funding aims to support PIESHIP’s expansion plans in the Saudi market.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff KSA-Based Foodics Acquires UK-Based Solo Venture Foodics also announced investments in three startups: Greece-based Norma, as well as Add and Arzaq Plus, both of which are based in Saudi Arabia.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Simplex To Build US$13 Million CNC Machine Factory in KSA The project aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, supporting the localization of industries, expanding the non-oil economy, and creating job opportunities.
Money Inc.Arabia Staff KSA's Lendo Bags US$690 Million Facility From J.P. Morgan The funds will increase the Shariah-compliant debt crowdfunding platform's capacity to finance SMEs and introduce new financial products.
Money Inc.Arabia Staff Tabby Eyes IPO Following US$160 Million Series E Round The latest round makes Tabby the most valuable fintech unicorn in the region.
Technology Inc.Arabia Staff Egypt-Based Dsquares Acquires Stake In Prepit The acquisition comes as the Middle East experiences a booming surge in the F&B and e-commerce industries, driven by digital innovation and evolving consumer demands.
Technology Inc.Arabia Staff LEAP 2025 Concludes With Announcement Of Expansion Into Asia The Saudi Arabia-born show has launched LEAP East, an event that will be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 8-10, 2026.
Startup Inc.Arabia Staff Forus Cashes In US$60 Million Debt Facility From Fasanara The funding will help the startup enhance its operations as a provider of debt financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia.